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Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2Hs

Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
Nikon D1X front
 
Nikon D2Hs front
Portability
51
Imaging
43
Features
40
Overall
41

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2Hs Key Specs

Nikon D1X
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 800
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Revealed June 2001
  • Superseded the Nikon D1
  • Newer Model is Nikon D2X
Nikon D2Hs
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Released February 2005
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D2H
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Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2Hs Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon D1X and Nikon D2Hs, both Pro DSLR cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the D1X (5MP) and D2Hs (4MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D1X was revealed 4 years earlier than the D2Hs and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D1X grades versus the D2Hs in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1X over the Nikon D2Hs

 D1X D2Hs 

Reasons to pick Nikon D2Hs over the Nikon D1X

 D2Hs D1X 
ReleasedFebruary 2005June 2001More recent by 44 months
Display dimensions2.5"2"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution235k130kSharper display (+105k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D1X and Nikon D2Hs

 D1X D2Hs 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2Hs Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D1X enjoys outer measurements of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) while the Nikon D2Hs has sizing of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the D1X compared to the D2Hs.

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2Hs size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D1X and D2Hs is 51 and 51 respectively.

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2Hs top view buttons comparison

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2Hs Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D1X and D2Hs.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon D1X to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older D1X will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2Hs sensor size comparison

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2Hs Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2Hs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D1X Portrait photography details
Nikon D2Hs Portrait photography details
51
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (5 megapixels)
49
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
resolution not great (4 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D1X
Street photography with Nikon D2Hs
45
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D1X Sports photography advice
Nikon D2Hs Sports photography advice
42
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
50
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (4 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D1X Travel photography details
Nikon D2Hs Travel photography details
28
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
42
weather proof
resolution not great (4 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D1X
Landscape photography with Nikon D2Hs
41
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (4 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D1X
Vlogging with Nikon D2Hs
9
no video
9
can't record video
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Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2Hs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1X and Nikon D2Hs
 Nikon D1XNikon D2Hs
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D1X Nikon D2Hs
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2001-06-29 2005-02-16
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD JFET
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 4MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 1960 2464 x 1632
Maximum native ISO 800 1600
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 130k dot 235k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200 gr (2.65 lbs) 1200 gr (2.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $5,130 $5,000